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A common cause of inherited breast cancer is a change (mutation) in the BRCA genes. Mutations in these genes increase the risk of developing breast cancer. BRCA mutations also increase...

In our society, all types of cancer bear so much stigma. We are used to such a strong association of cancer with death, it can be very hard mentally when...

Urinary problems can happen after prostate surgery. Urinary incontinence is when you cannot control urinating. Most people regain urinary control within 2 years without additional surgery. Lack of urinary control...

Someone once told me that it is vital to stay positive when fighting cancer, especially prostate cancer. If you are one of the lucky ones that has had surgery or...

Lately, I’ve been reading a lot about the dreaded DRE – digital rectal exam. While I understand that guys feel uncomfortable with the exam and that some doctors say it...

Fish oil from fatty fish contains omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are important for heart health. They reduce the risk of dying from heart disease. They may also be...

People sometimes ask me what it was like when I first found out--when I first got diagnosed... Oh wow, that brings back the memories. So as I recount that moment...

Recently I was talking with a director at Health Union, and we were discussing a post on painful orgasm that was related to prostate cancer. I had an idea of...

Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is one of the more common sexual issues for men. While ED tends to appear in men who are older, it is more likely to appear in...

In this article, I would like to discuss prostate cancer (PC) in African American men. In the United States, African American men have a higher incidence of prostate cancer compared...

The stage is an amazing place to be. You can see everything. Usually however my eyes are closed. The music is my only focus. December of 2005 was different. We...

The FDA last week approved Erleada (apalutamide) as the first treatment for non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). This provides a new treatment approach for men whose cancer has not spread...

Osteoporosis, it doesn’t just affect women. Men with prostate cancer may need to be on the lookout for this as well. More than 50 million Americans either have osteoporosis or...

As I have written in previous articles, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in March of 2017. Given a PSA of 7, a Gleason score of 6, no more than...

Yesterday, the FDA approved abiraterone acetate, taken with prednisone, for metastatic high-risk castration-sensitive prostate cancer (CSPC).Abiraterone acetate is an oral tablet licensed by Janssen Biotech under the brand name Zytiga...

As I wrote previously, there is a difference between aging and getting old. Already under treatment for coronary artery disease, and now with a prostate cancer diagnosis, at sixty-nine which...

Recently I interviewed Sonny Hunter, a singer-songwriter from Houston, TX who wrote and recorded an inspirational cancer awareness song/video titled “Times in Life.” I was inspired by the song/video and...

So many health conditions are hereditary, for example I was the first out of 12 grandchildren of the fourth generation to get dry macular degeneration, and I have a nephew...

When you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition like prostate cancer, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or alternative medicine, clinical trials may...

The role of the partner is extremely important when one is dealing with prostate cancer. In many cases, the partner is going through various stages of their partner’s new diagnosis...